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Word: pavements (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...York the pavement moans under you. A crazed auteur manipulates the crowds as they trot out of the Circle in the Square and the Uris simultaneously, steering them to another train of limos and a field of rusty Chryslers. The violinist's eyes reflect the melancholy dreams of a man who has spent this evening sidewalk-hopping. His bow claws at his violin while he glances woefully at the case at his feet, a felt-covered basin for six quarters, nine dimes and a tribe of pennies. "C'mon folks, if you give a little more, I won't play...

Author: By David Frankel, | Title: At Loose Ends? Get Out | 12/12/1979 | See Source »

Incumbent mayor Kevin H. White, who spent almost $1 million on the preliminary campaign, spent yesterday wooing elderly voters and pounding the pavement in South Boston and the North End. White, who is expected to lead the field in today's election, turns 50 today...

Author: By Robert O. Boorstin, | Title: White, Challengers To Face Off Today | 9/25/1979 | See Source »

...sharpened the bold colors of the regimental standards dipped in salute. To muffled drums and the somber measures of a Beethoven funeral dirge, the cortege began its slow march through the streets of London. Hundreds of thousands of Britons lined the funeral route; many had slept on the pavement all night to be sure of a view of the procession, which stretched for nearly a mile...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: BRITAIN: Farewell to a National Hero | 9/17/1979 | See Source »

...There, that was easy," chirped a blonde teenager in a raincoat as the bounded to the pavement...

Author: By James G. Hershberg, | Title: Welcome to Shoreham | 7/3/1979 | See Source »

Margaret Streeter '79, a former figure ice skater, said yesterday that she thinks the rollerskating fad is great, although she is concerned about the danger from falling on rough pavement or dodging speeding cars. But she added that because of the energy crunch skating is a great idea: "Instead of getting in your car just put on your skates and roll to the store...

Author: By Pam Mccuen, | Title: Shake, Rattle and Roll | 7/3/1979 | See Source »

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